Showing posts with label ~Browser's Den. Show all posts
Showing posts with label ~Browser's Den. Show all posts

01 April 2017

Best wishes Shawna in life after The Den!
 
Jeff Hinchliffe, welcome back to The Den!

 


Thank you all for coming out today, and for helping to make this dream become a reality!
So many people to thank!

Thank you very much to the MonteCassino staff!

Thank you also to: Annie Pinsky, Dick Joiner, Mike & Jen Segal, Michael Gillis, Eric Hansen, Jon Sy, John Morgan, Luiz Castro, Chris Mayhew, Lidden Li, Stephanie Kline, Jeff Hinchliffe, Andres Gil, Shawna York, Nicole Lee, John Michalson, Roxanne Talbot, and Christina Asher.

Thanks again to Bash Ambassadors:  Arthur Poon, Al Grose, Derick Finn, Rosemary Reid, Morgan Pierce & Alex Boyer!
 
The musical interludes today were custom-made songs sung by the multitalented Dan McLean Jr.!

Last, but definitely not least, a big thank you to John Talbot and Lee Asher!
Dinner is now served.

Fabulous lectures by Michael Ammar and Eugene Burger!
Third mini-talk from Joanne Pomeroy of USPCC.

Complimentary deck of cards from USPCC!
Thank you to Greg Frewin for your help with setup.
  
Thank you also to Jeff Hinchliffe, Jonathan Sy, & Luiz Castro.

First mini-talk of the day by professional director, writer, and magician, Rosemary Reid!

Next mini-talk about his personal story of near-death, by Keith Brown.
Michael Ammar, one of Daryl's closest friends and coworkers, spoke with fondness about Daryl Easton.

The Bash is donating part of ticket proceeds to to CAM-H the Center for Addiction and Mental Health - in Daryl's name.

If you wish to donate directly to the family, visit The Easton Family at their GoFundMe https://www.gofundme.com/the-easton-family
Fabulous first show with:
  • Buck MacLeod,
  • Adam Grace,
  • Atsushi Ono,
  • Aaron Fisher,
  • Eugene Burger, and
  • Michael Ammar!
(Dick mentioned Sorcerers Safari, for those of you playing Magic Convention Bingo (Bash Edition) at home.)
The emcee for the day, Dick Joiner!

I spy a handlebar mustache, for those of you playing Magic Convention Bingo (Bash Edition) at home.
Jeff says thanks to everyone for their support of the Browser's Den.

Special guest shouts out to: Kind of Magic's Phil Cox, Perfect Magic's Phil & Evelyn Matlin as well as past president of the IBM and head of the Canadian Association of Magicians – Joan Caesar.

From Len Cooper's family: Bernice, Len's wife, as well as his children Jack and Heather Cooper are here too! Len would have absolutely adored this!
Today's Zone performers: Al Grose, Arthur Poon, Morgan Pierce, Alex Boyer, Derick Finn, and Rosemary Reid!

Sandy Mack opened the show Broadway style!

What other surprises are in store for us today?

Jeff appears to be starting the day relaxed, up on stage.

 
Now he's confessing to chicken costume anxiety


Things are about to get theatrical. #Foreshowdowing
Rise and shine!

Today's the day. 

Let's do this!!!

30 March 2017

#BrowsersBash2017 social media

Browser's Bash logo  
Saturday is the "Browser's Bash," an all day convention hosted by the Browser's Den of Magic!

Like last year, and technology willing, I plan to be doing some combination of live-Tweeting and live-blogging of the event.  Apologies in advance for clogging your feeds.  To follow my Twitter account, you can use the web or use the Twitter widget on the right side of this page, under the "Selected Anniversaries" feature.

If you're at the event and Tweeting, I encourage you to add the hashtag "#BrowsersBash2017" to your Tweets.  I'll be adding a feature near the top of this page, which collects and posts all Tweets tagged in this fashion.

I look forward to seeing many of you on Saturday!




29 March 2017

Now with prizes! (Unofficial) Browser's Bash Bingo

This is not officially part of the Browser's Bash!

All questions about the bingo go to Canada's Magic. 
Do NOT ask Jeff P, Lee A, or John T questions about this.

Those of you planning on playing the (unofficial) Browser's Bash edition of Magic Convention Bingo on Saturday may be interested in knowing that Ben Train has generously offered 3 pairs of tickets as prizes for Browser's Bash Bingo 2017!


Three (3) lucky bingo players can each win a pair of early bird tickets to an exciting, brand new magic show in Toronto, opening in May 2017 in the College and Bathurst area.

The show is presented by the Toronto Magic Company.  (If you haven't already, go to their website now and sign up for their newsletter!)

As an added bonus, everyone submitting a card with a "bingo," will receive by email at a later date, a coupon code which can be used to receive a "buy one get one free" discount for the same show.

Thanks Ben, for making these goodies available!




How to play:
  1. Print off a copy of Magic Convention Bingo - Unofficial Browser's Bash edition and bring it with you to the Bash this Saturday.
  2. Print your name, email address, and phone number on the card.
  3. At The Bash, and before dinner is served, bring to Canada's Magic, your printed bingo card with a "bingo" (5 across, 5 down, 5 diagonally through the centre, or all 4 corners) to be entered into a draw for the prizes.
  4. Contest closes Saturday April 1st when dinner is served.
  5. Only one entry per person.
  6. The odds of winning depend on how many people enter the contest.
  7. Winners will be determined by random draw.  
  8. Winners will receive, by email at a later date, a coupon code which will allow you to obtain tickets.
  9. This contest may be terminated or withdrawn at any time.
  10. To participate in the contest, you must be 18 years of age or older.
  11. You must be able to use the prize as offered.  (No cash value will be offered if you cannot use the prize.)
  12. You will be disqualified if you interrupt me while speeches, presentations, or performances are happening.
  13. You will be disqualified if you shout "BINGO" during speeches, presentations, or performances!


24 March 2017

Introducing "Magic Convention Bingo"

  • Have you ever been at a magic convention and found yourself with 17 seconds where there's nothing to do?
     
  • Have you ever searched for a distraction so that you wouldn't have to make eye contact with the humans in your proximity?

  • Do you fancy yourself to have Sherlock-esque powers of observation?


We've got just the thing for you!

Canada's Magic is proud to introduce Magic Convention Bingo!

Click here for your Bingo card (or make an Unofficial #BrowsersBash2017 edition) and click refresh until you generate a card you like. Simply print it off and bring it to your next magic convention!

Stay alert and keep an eye open for the items on your card. See how long it takes for you to get your first bingo or even fill your card!

Remember to be respectful and don't shout out "bingo" during presentations or performances. And don't bother the conference organizers with questions about Magic Convention Bingo -- they might not even know it's going on!

03 March 2017

Toronto: Free magic club

From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
This Saturday at Browser's Den

Dear Magic Friends,

All of us here at the shop hope that you and yours are well and happy.

This Saturday, March 4 at Browser's Den is our next Free Magic Club Meeting.

All those interested in talking magic are welcome and encouraged to join us.

The club meets at our shop from 2:30pm to 5:30pm.

Yours very truly,
Jeff & The Browser's Den Team

09 February 2017

Breaking news from the 2017 Browser's Bash

Browser's Bash logo  
From the Browser's Den of Magic Facebook group:
As if you needed another reason to attend this year's Browser's Magic Bash ... Well, we have a great one for you!

EUGENE BURGER!

Among all the other talent, it's our pleasure to announce that the foremost philosopher of magic, Eugene Burger will also join us for the day at this year's Bash.

Imagine spending the day with one of the world's most talented magicians who knows the secret of capturing the imagination of ANY audience. Eugene Burger plans to share his highly regarded and clearly successful approach to magic.






01 February 2017

Wait! More artists announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash

Browser's Bash logo  
From the Facebook group for the Browser's Den of Magic:

WAIT! THERE'S MORE???
More artists announced for the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash. That's right ... There are a lot more Bash artists!

Book your ticket today.
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

We'd like to share even more artists with you that will spend the entire day with us at the 2017 Browser's Magic Bash. Have you purchased tickets yet? If not, get yours before it's too late.

Along with great talent such as: Michael Ammar, Silly Billy, Chris Mysterion & Steffi Kay, Dick Joiner, Buck Macleod, Keith Brown, Luiz Castro, Scott Hammell, Rosemary Reid, Adam Grace, Aaron Fisher & Atsushi Ono - It's going to be an amazing day!

WITHOUT FURTHER ADO - EVEN MORE BASH ARTISTS:
Arthur Poon - The Cardician
Alex Boyer - The Power of Magic
Derick Finn - The Hidden Secret
Morgan Pierce - Mo' Better Magic
Al Grose - Classic Magic

We hope you'll join us. It's unlike any other magic experience around. You're going to love it!

Book your ticket today.
http://www.browsersden.com/bash

See you at the Bash on Saturday, April 1st, 2017!

Magical Hugs,
Jeff Pinsky, John Talbot & Lee Asher
Your faithful Browser's Magic Bash Team